top-down funding
a method of funding in which funds are transmitted from federal or state government to the local level
governmental health agencies
health agencies that are part of the governmental structure (federal,state, or local) and that are funded primarily by tax dollars
World Health Organization
the most widely recognized international governmental health organization
world health assembly
a body of delegates of the member nations of the WHO
superfund legislation
legislation enacted to deal with the cleanup of hazardous substances in the environment
core functions of public health
assessment,policy development, and assurance
sliding scale
the scale used to determine the fee for services based on ability to pay
quasi-organizational health organizations
organizations that have some responsibilities assigned by the government but operate more like voluntary agencies
voluntary health agencies
nonprofit organizations created by concerned citizens to deal with a health need not met by governmental health agencies
philanthropic foundation
an endowed institution that donates money for the good of humankind
What characteristics of modern society necessitate planning and organization for community and public health?
a. Highly developed and centralized resources in our national institutions and orginizations
b. Continuing concentration of wealth and population in lasrgest metro areas
c. Rapid movement of info, resources, and people made possible by advanced communicat
Which federal department in the US is the government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and for providing essential human services,especially to those least able to help themselves? What major services does this department provi
The department Health and Human Services is the US's principle agency for people who cannot help themselves. It is a department of people serving people.
What are the three core functions of public health?
1. Assessment of information on the health of the community
2. Comprehensive public health policy development
3. Assurance that public health services are provided in the community
What are the 10 essential public health services?
1. Monitor health status
2. Diagnose and investigate
3. Inform, educate, and empower people
4. Mobilize community partnerships
5. Develop policies and plans
6. Enforce laws and regulations
7. Link people to needed personal health services
8. Ensure a comp
How do state and local health departments interface?
Many local health departments are mandated by state laws like inspections of restaurants or the collecting of vital statistics.
What is meant by the term coordinated school health program? What are the major components of it?
It is an organized set of policies, procedures, and activities designed to protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of students and staff, thus approving a student's ability to lean. It can include counseling, health education, school healt
describe characteristics of a nongovernmental health agency
Non-governmental health agencies are funded by private donations or by membership dues. They all have one thing in common: they arose because there was an unmet need. They types are voluntary, professional, philanthropic, service, social, religious, and c
What are the major differences between a governmental health organization and a voluntary health agency?
Members of the local board of directors with a voluntary health agency are usually volunteers. They have no government control at all and only exist on 3 levels, government, state, and local. Their primary purpose is fundraising.
What does a health professional gain from being a member of a professional health organization?
They can get certification of continuing-education programs for professional renewal; they host annual conventions where professionals can interact, and the publication of professional journals and other reports.
Why has corporate America become involved in community health?
the provision of health care benefits to employees
Administration on Aging*
carry out provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965. tracks the needs, circumstances, and characteristics of older people
Administration for Children and Families*
provides direction and leadership for all federal programs for needy children and families
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality*
lead agency for research on health care quality, costs, outcomes, and patient safety
Agency for toxic substances and Disease Registry*
deals with the cleanup of hazardous substances in the environment
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
nation's premiere health promotion, prevention, and preparedness agency and global leader in public health
Goals of the CDC
Preparedness, Health promotion and prevention (disease, injury, and disability), Healthy places
Food and Drug Administration
protecting the public health by ensuring safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, and the safety of food and tobacco products